Adventure Buddies

We’ve heard over and over that if we ever traveled out west again, then we’d have to make a stop at Bryce National Park. This park was full of wonder and we hardly have the words for how different it looks in such a great way. It almost feels like you are walking on a different planet when you are there.

The park itself isn’t that big, but it sure makes up for it in beauty. Eric and I found this fantastic app from a friend prior to us visiting all these national parks. It’s called the Guide Along App. In a nutshell, you pay a very small fee and get a tour guide talk to you as you drive through each park. We found out some really cool facts about the hoodoos and the park itself. It’s been a fantastic tool to teach all of us. The stories of ancient floodplains systems that occurred so long ago are fascinating. Every which way you look at the park you notice so many interesting views. The shuttle system was by far the best we’ve witnessed and each driver seemed like they loved their job. A huge win in today’s world.

We hiked 5 strenuous miles along the Queen’s Garden and the amphitheater. Lots of cute chipmunks lined the paths waiting for people to drop leftovers from snacks and lunch. That was Annie’s favorite part of the hike.

I am not a fan of heights, but felt like I was very much in control during this hike. It was extremely high, but felt okay compared to others I’ve attempted on this trip.

This was at the start of the 5 miles. We were excited but had no idea what we were in for. Thankfully we had cooling towels and lots of water. The temp was only 108 degrees!

My favorite hiking buddy! We’ve been on many hikes in the 19 years of marriage. We agreed this hike was one of our favorites from over the years. Added bonus of this hike was being with our four kiddos. I believe seeing this all through their eyes is the BEST PART!

Cam wanted to buy a camera stand for us to use on our trip. Best purchase yet instead of handing a stranger with sweaty hands our phones.

This is one of my favorite pictures of our hike views.

This tree was just perfect. Anyone that knows me knows I love pine trees and I wanted to take this one home for our yard.

These kids are such troopers. At this point in our trip we’ve put many miles on our hiking boots. We’ve had a few complaints, but mostly about how HOT it is. Lots of water and pool time after are always an added bonus.

Lunch on the road in the Yukon is probably a new favorite for us. We jam to our favorite christian music while taking in the beautiful views. Might I add that Eric hasn’t complained once about driving the thousands of miles on this trip.

We drove to the top/end of Bryce point. It was beautiful. In the background you can see mountains in California here. Thanks, God for all of this.

Back to our homestead for dinner on the Blackstone. Do you agree that campfire food/grilling tastes so much better? Cam LOVES to cook each evening with Eric.

Sweet Lucy stays back in the cool air condition each day. There are not many hikes she can go on. She watches her favorite dog shows until we return. She has been such a great addition on this trip. Eric and I look forward to our evening walks while the kids are winding down for the evening. She now knows that each night she gets to go for long walks with the two of us. We love her!

Take the time to visit Bryce National Park and make the memories.